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Wakefield vet issues anti-freeze warning to pet owners as cold weather hits Leanne Clarke

Crime
Waterstones boss fears for kids' safety if nearby shop allowed to sell booze David Spereall

Lifestyle
'People are paying more and getting less' - calls for changes to council tax David Spereall

Christmas
Christmas is back at Wakefield Cathedral with carols by candlelight, concerts an... Leanne Clarke

People
Pedestrian, 63, dies at scene after being hit by van Leanne Clarke

People
Appeal to find missing teenager last seen in Wakefield Leanne Clarke

People
Wakefield Council holds recruitment event for adult social care sector Leanne Clarke

Education
Wakefield school named as one of the top performing schools in the North Leanne Clarke

People
Hundreds of EU nationals refused permission to stay in Wakefield after Brexit Leanne Clarke

Health
'We thought Christmas would never ever be the same again' - Forget Me Not Childr... Leanne Clarke

People
HMP Wakefield prisoner, 24, had already died by suicide in cell when officers do... Mark Lavery

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Nine-miles of traffic on M62 between Pontefract and Castleford Leanne Clarke

People
Wakefield gritters tackle district's roads as severe weather hits Leanne Clarke

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Driver fears 'fatality' as he punctures tyre at car park exit David Spereall

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Council leader reacts to HS2 decision David Spereall

News
Any use of handheld mobile phone while driving to become illegal Leanne Clarke

News
Lane closures and diversions as safety improvements begin along A1 at Darrington... Leanne Clarke

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Crime
Hooded thief uses crowbar to steal cash from Wakefield Costa Leanne Clarke

Crime
Man handed £3K fine after attacking police horse with hammer Nick Frame

Crime
West Yorkshire Police officer hit by drunk driver in Wakefield feared he would n... Mark Lavery

Crime
Gun crime hit record high in West Yorkshire during pandemic Leanne Clarke

Crime
Police spending more time leafleting than tackling crime, councillor claims David Spereall

Crime
Burglar needed hospital treatment after being apprehended by dad and son when he... Tony Gardner

Crime
'The consequences can be catastrophic' - West Yorkshire Police launch festive dr... Leanne Clarke

Crime
Crack-addicted nurse and boyfriend avoid custody for dealing drugs Nick Frame

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Wakefield weather warning in place by Met Office as 60mph winds forecast Leanne Clarke

Weather
Weather warning for Wakefield: High winds forecast until this evening Leanne Clarke

Weather
Wakefield set for ‘official’ mini heatwave this week - here's what the Met Offic... Leanne Clarke

Weather
August heatwave forecast as African plume expected to send temperatures soaring Leanne Clarke

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Business
TSB announces plans to axe 70 bank branches - including Ossett Leanne Clarke

Business
Pre-Christmas strike at Wakefield Morrisons called off as pay deal is agreed Leanne Clarke

Business
Low-cost supermarket set to open up in Knottingley Leanne Clarke

Politics
New restaurant gets alcohol licence from council despite objections David Spereall

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Politics
Politically Speaking by Jon Trickett MP: Many households unable to heat their ho... Jane Chippindale

Politics
Pontefract and Castleford MP Yvette Cooper is promoted to shadow home secretary Julie Marshall

Health
Boris Johnson to hold Downing Street press conference today on Omicron variant Leanne Clarke

EducationSee more

Education
Sandal Magna pupils face further delay in returning to school David Spereall

Education
28 adorable photos of nativity plays in Wakefield and the Five Towns in 2004, 20... Leanne Clarke

Coronavirus
Claims some Ofsted inspectors have 'forgotten' Covid impact on schools David Spereall

Education
Caution urged over Wakefield's GCSE results despite hint of slight improvement David Spereall

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Coronavirus
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Coronavirus
Spain introduces strict new entry requirements in response to Omicron Claire Schofield

Coronavirus
Number of children off school in England due to Covid sees sharp rise Helen Johnson

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People
Tattoos on the move - Featherstone artist goes mobile Julie Marshall

People
New College PE department wins national FE Team of the Year Gold Award Julie Marshall

People
Castleford bike shop aims to be hub of community Julie Marshall

People
Buzz Bingo team to cycle 100 miles to raise money for Alzheimer Society Leanne Clarke

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